Definition of extent

• a. - Extended.
• n. - Space or degree to which a thing is extended; hence, superficies; compass; bulk; size; length; as, an extent of country or of line; extent of information or of charity.
• n. - Degree; measure; proportion.
• n. - A peculiar species of execution upon debts due to the crown, under which the lands and goods of the debtor may be seized to secure payment.
• n. - A process of execution by which the lands and goods of a debtor are valued and delivered to the creditor.